The Real Story - Season 3 - Eps 1: Pirates of the Caribbean
Johnny Depp and the cast of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" present the buccaneer lifestyle as a back-stabbing, high-living, hard-drinking world. It makes for an entertaining series, but is it a true depiction of the times? Evidence shows that amidst the lawless merriment, pirates formed a highly organized society, where democracy ruled and voting and health care preceded England by 100 years. We interview historians, weaponry experts, and one of the film's screenwriters to show how true pirate adventures inspired this blockbuster franchise.
About The Real Story

Title: The Real Story
First Air Date: 2008-08-27
Last Air Date: 2013-07-28
Status: Canceled
Rating: 10/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 26
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire some of Hollywood's biggest hits, most iconic heroes and notorious villains.